No Matter What — Try Really Hard NOT To Fall
“There are measures we can take to help prevent falls.” — Sara Pappa, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance coordinator
Caregiving Corner
My Loved One Has Dementia. What Do I Say or Do?
“We want our loved ones to smile.” — Speech language pathologist Susan Wranik
Dementia Care Consortium
37th annual conference supports caregivers.
Hundreds of attendees turned out for the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium’s 37th annual caregivers conference, the largest dementia conference in the region specifically for family members and professional caregivers of those with memory decline.
Preserve Access to Telehealth for Seniors with Medicare
Current flexibilities will end on Dec. 31 unless the Biden administration and Congress take action.
Senior Living
FAIRFAX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS
SENIOR LIVING
SSA’s March Speaker Series: SSA Connection LIVE!
Every week, Senior Services of Alexandria’s “SSA Connection” provides seniors with an informative TED Talk, exercise video, recipe, and activity to brighten their week.
Calling all Older Adults 60+
Register Now for the Fall Senior Academy Sessions Begin Wednesday, Sept. 4
Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and the City of Alexandria are gearing up for the fall academies for Alexandria residents and employees. SSA is excited to offer the Senior Academy to Alexandria residents and employees 60 and older starting on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
‘Boosted Is Better’
Protect yourself against the next waves of viruses, says Inova and FX Health District.
Infectious disease specialists at Inova and the Fairfax Health District emphasize the importance of updated COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccinations, including flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and pneumonia for everyone, especially vulnerable populations.
Age-Friendly Strategic Plan
The Alexandria Commission on Aging and the Division of Aging & Adult Services are working together to update the City’s Age-Friendly Strategic Plan.
Knowledge, Care, Help and Lifelines for Senior Citizens
The Home for Life Expo was April 4 at Fairfax City’s Sherwood Center.
Senior Living